Sheriff's office investigates attempted armed robbery

Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office are investigating an attempted armed robbery.

The call came in from Ollie's Bargain Outlet on Wade Hampton Boulevard just before 9:30 p.m. Saturday, according to dispatchers.

Deputies said no one was injured and no arrest has been made. They believe the suspect is between 5'11" and 6'3", weighing 155-175 pounds. Witnesses said he had been wearing dark clothing and a stocking cap over his face.

Investigators said the man approached an employee with a gun as the store was getting ready to close. No customers were in the store at the time. It is unknown as to whether there is surveillance footage of the suspect, and unknown as to whether the man got away with cash.

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